Kindergarten

A joyful place for five year olds where each day is a learning adventure!

What you will see in Pathfinder Kindergarten

Emergent curriculum based on children’s interests as well as meeting children where they are in their development

Literacy and math integrated throughout all centers. Literacy –rich environment

Multi-sensory and hands-on approaches to all areas of the curriculum

Appreciation of different learning styles and strengths

Thematic exploration allowing for more depth and breadth of study as well connections in knowledge

Curriculum begins to spiral through a broad scope and sequence that allows students many opportunities to construct knowledge, not just to memorize

Frequent opportunities to play with language and concepts to build knowledge and social skills

Social/emotional curriculum in place to help build a “tool box” of skills. Conflict is used as an opportunity to teach skills.

A focus on developing a sense of community within the classroom and school. Building positive relationships with staff, peers and across grades, knowing that a child’s emotional well-being leads directly to his or her intellectual growth.

Time devoted to music, art, science, gym, library and French with specialized co-curricular teachers.

Opportunities to connect with nature through play and exploration resulting in awareness, appreciation and overall emotional well-being.